{"product_id":"bereme-creek-goby-sicyopus-beremeensis","title":"Bereme Creek Goby (Sicyopus beremeensis)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color:#399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBereme Creek Goby (Sicyopus beremeensis)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn extremely rare Papua New Guinea stream goby for mature, clean, high-oxygen river-style aquariums.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Bereme Creek Goby, \u003cem\u003eSicyopus beremeensis\u003c\/em\u003e, is a rare freshwater stream goby from Papua New Guinea and one of the most unusual gobies available to serious collectors.\n    This species is associated with fast, rocky mountain creek habitats, making it a very different fish from common bottom dwellers or ordinary aquarium gobies.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Unlike many Stiphodon gobies that are marketed mainly as algae and biofilm grazers, \u003cem\u003eSicyopus\u003c\/em\u003e gobies should be treated as more omnivorous to micro-predatory stream fish.\n    They may graze surfaces, but their long-term care should include small meaty foods, fine frozen foods, and high-quality sinking foods in addition to mature biofilm.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This is not a beginner cleanup fish.\n    Bereme Creek Goby is best for aquarists who can provide clean water, strong oxygenation, stable flow, smooth stones, hiding areas, and a mature aquarium with established surfaces.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this fish stands out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExtremely rare freshwater goby from Papua New Guinea\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScientific name: \u003cem\u003eSicyopus beremeensis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRecently described species with very limited aquarium availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpecialized stream goby for high-oxygen river-style tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMore predatory and protein-oriented than typical Stiphodon gobies\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExcellent collector fish for rare goby and hillstream aquarium enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSmall size but very high specialty value\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRare goby collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHillstream and river-tank enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdvanced nano fish keepers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHigh-oxygen planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpecialty stream fish setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAquarists looking for rare Papua New Guinea freshwater fish in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopick Aquarium Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Bereme Creek Goby should not be sold as a normal algae eater.\n    The most important difference between \u003cem\u003eSicyopus\u003c\/em\u003e and many \u003cem\u003eStiphodon\u003c\/em\u003e gobies is diet.\n    Stiphodon are often more biofilm and algae focused, while Sicyopus gobies are better treated as omnivorous or micro-predatory stream gobies.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This means the goal is not just to provide algae-covered rocks.\n    A good setup should combine mature biofilm, smooth stones, clean flow, and regular small foods such as daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp, crushed sinking foods, and quality micro pellets.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A healthy Bereme Creek Goby should have a full body, strong grip, steady breathing, and active feeding response.\n    Thin stream gobies can be difficult to recover, so proper holding, feeding, and conditioning before sale are especially important.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSicyopus vs Stiphodon Gobies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Many customers are familiar with Stiphodon gobies such as Blue Neon, Black Kumpay, or Rainbow Stiphodon.\n    Bereme Creek Goby belongs to a different genus: \u003cem\u003eSicyopus\u003c\/em\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStiphodon gobies:\u003c\/strong\u003e usually more focused on algae, biofilm, and surface grazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSicyopus gobies:\u003c\/strong\u003e usually more omnivorous or micro-predatory, needing more protein-rich small foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoth:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefer mature, clean, oxygen-rich stream-style aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Care overlap exists, but feeding expectations should not be the same.\n    Bereme Creek Goby is better positioned as a rare stream goby, not a basic cleanup fish.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \u0026amp; Sex Differences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Male Bereme Creek Gobies can show much stronger colour and contrast than females, especially when mature, settled, and displaying.\n    Females and juveniles are usually more subtle.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMales:\u003c\/strong\u003e stronger contrast, darker head and brighter body markings when mature and confident\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFemales:\u003c\/strong\u003e more subtle grey-brown body tone with less dramatic contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew arrivals:\u003c\/strong\u003e colour may fade temporarily during stress or acclimation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSettled fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e colour improves with clean water, good food, flow, and low stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Do not judge this species only by arrival colour.\n    Like many stream gobies, full colour often appears after the fish settles into a stable aquarium.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Group Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Bereme Creek Gobies are bottom-oriented stream fish that spend much of their time on stones, glass, wood, and hardscape.\n    They are not aggressive predators, but males may become territorial around preferred feeding spots, shelters, or display areas.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    They can be kept singly, but a small group is more interesting when the aquarium is large enough and well structured.\n    We recommend \u003cstrong\u003e3 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e only when the tank has enough smooth stones, hiding areas, food access, and broken lines of sight.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    In smaller tanks, a single specimen or carefully selected pair may be easier to manage than multiple males competing in the same limited space.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Bereme Creek Goby should be kept in a mature, clean, oxygen-rich aquarium.\n    A brand-new aquarium with no established biofilm or unstable water is not suitable.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMinimum recommended tank: 20 gallons long for a small group\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e10 gallons may work for a single fish if mature, stable, and well oxygenated\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMature aquarium strongly recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModerate to strong flow preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStrong aeration and clean water are essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSmooth river stones, rounded gravel, and driftwood provide surfaces and cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBroken lines of sight help reduce male territorial pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTight-fitting lid recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A river-style layout with smooth rocks, open flow, and shaded hiding areas is ideal.\n    Hardy plants such as Anubias, Java Fern, Bucephalandra, and mosses can be used, but the layout should be designed around flow, oxygen, and feeding access first.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSicyopus beremeensis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bereme Creek Goby, Papua New Guinea Creek Goby, PNG Stream Goby\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 5–6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, with possible male territorial behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \/ micro-predator\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Stable, oxygen-rich water is more important than chasing exact numbers.\n    Avoid hot, low-flow, low-oxygen aquariums, especially heavily stocked community tanks.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Bereme Creek Goby should not be fed like a purely algae-eating fish.\n    A mature aquarium with biofilm is helpful, but this species also needs small protein-rich foods and fine sinking foods.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFrozen daphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFrozen cyclops\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBaby brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFinely chopped bloodworms in moderation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFine sinking micro pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCrushed high-quality flakes or granules\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOccasional algae-based or spirulina foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Feed small amounts and make sure food reaches the bottom.\n    Faster midwater fish can outcompete stream gobies, so target feeding near stones, caves, or low-flow pockets can help maintain body condition.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Repashy-style gel foods placed on smooth stones can also work well, especially when mixed with both algae-based and protein-rich ingredients.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Choose peaceful tank mates that enjoy clean, oxygen-rich water and will not outcompete the goby for food.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSmall danios\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhite Cloud Mountain Minnows\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSmall peaceful barbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeaceful Stiphodon gobies\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSmall hillstream loaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeaceful community fish in cooler, oxygen-rich setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Avoid aggressive cichlids, puffers, large predators, rough bottom feeders, and very warm low-flow community tanks.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShrimp Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Bereme Creek Goby should not be marketed as a fully shrimp-safe fish in the same way as many Stiphodon gobies.\n    It is a small fish, but because Sicyopus gobies are more omnivorous to micro-predatory, very tiny shrimplets and small microfauna may be at risk.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Adult dwarf shrimp may often be ignored in a well-fed, properly designed setup, but breeding shrimp colonies will have better baby survival in shrimp-only aquariums.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Bereme Creek Goby is not expected to breed successfully in standard freshwater aquariums.\n    Like many Sicydiine stream gobies, it is associated with an amphidromous life cycle: adults live and spawn in freshwater streams, while larvae develop downstream in marine or marine-influenced conditions before returning to freshwater.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Aquarium spawning behavior may occur, but raising fry is not realistic for most hobbyists.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanada-Wide Live Fish Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Bereme Creek Goby is available from Topick Aquarium in Canada when in stock.\n    Local pickup is available in Markham, Ontario, and Canada-wide live fish shipping may be available depending on weather, route, and livestock condition.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Bereme Creek Goby is a rare specialty stream fish, not a general-purpose algae cleaner.\n    It requires mature water, strong oxygenation, clean surfaces, hiding areas, and regular feeding.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This fish is best for aquarists who understand river-style aquarium care and are willing to monitor feeding and body condition.\n    It should not be added to immature, unstable, low-oxygen, or overcrowded aquariums.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Bereme Creek Goby?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Bereme Creek Goby is a rare freshwater stream goby with the scientific name \u003cem\u003eSicyopus beremeensis\u003c\/em\u003e. It originates from Papua New Guinea and is best kept in mature, oxygen-rich river-style aquariums.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the scientific name?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    The scientific name is \u003cem\u003eSicyopus beremeensis\u003c\/em\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Bereme Creek Goby rare?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Yes. It is a very uncommon goby in the aquarium trade and should be treated as a rare collector species rather than a common community fish.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it the same as a Stiphodon goby?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    No. Bereme Creek Goby belongs to the genus \u003cem\u003eSicyopus\u003c\/em\u003e, while Blue Neon, Rainbow, and Black Kumpay gobies are usually sold under \u003cem\u003eStiphodon\u003c\/em\u003e. Care overlaps, but Sicyopus gobies are generally more protein-oriented.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Bereme Creek Goby a good algae eater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    It may graze biofilm and surface growth, but it should not be purchased as a primary algae cleaner. It needs small meaty foods, fine sinking foods, and mature biofilm for long-term health.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it eat shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    It is not a large shrimp predator, but very small shrimplets may be at risk because Sicyopus gobies are more omnivorous to micro-predatory than typical algae-grazing Stiphodon gobies.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need strong flow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    It does best in clean, oxygen-rich water with moderate to strong flow. Oxygenation and stable water quality are more important than extreme current alone.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it live in a normal community tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Only if the tank is mature, clean, peaceful, well oxygenated, and not too warm. Hot, low-flow, unstable, or heavily stocked tanks are not suitable.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it breed in freshwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Not normally. Like many stream gobies, it is associated with an amphidromous life cycle where larvae require marine or marine-influenced development.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my Bereme Creek Goby hiding?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    New arrivals may hide while settling. 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